Koro Abduction: Queen Consort Regains Freedom, 13 Suspects Arrested
The Queen Consort of Koro, Ekiti local Government, Kwara state, Mrs. Iyabo Olusegun Aremu , who was abducted on Thursday night, has regained her freedom.
Recall that Oba Segun Aremu was made to join his ancestors by unknown gunmen, who not only committed a sacrilege by attacking his palace in Koro on Thursday night but had also made him embark on an unplanned trip to the great beyond.
‘Once a soldier, always a soldier’, the late Koro monarch, a retired General, had reportedly refused an attempt by the attackers to give orders to him.
The Queen Consort and two others including Miss Feranmi Mercy Olowu were later taken away by the gunmen.
Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force in Kwara state, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun , a Deputy Superintendent of Police, in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Tuesday said the queen consort had since regained her freedom while13 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
‘Kwara state police command wishes to update the good people of Kwara on the case of assassination of the Olukoro of Koro Kingdom. Late Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, who was gruesomely murdered at his palace on February 1, 2024.
In the course of investigation, the Inspector General of Police, IGP KAYODE ADEOLU EGBETOKUN, Ph.D, NPM approved the deployment of a police chopper for aerial surveillance. This is to help comb the forest/boundary between Kwara and EKITI state.
A joint operation comprising the Police, Military, D.S.S, Vigilante/Hunters who tirelessly combed the forest yielded positive results. This operation led to the successful rescue of the late monarch’s wife and one other at about 22:3Ohours of 05/02/24. The rescued kidnap victims have been reunited with their families, and they are hale and hearty.
The operations also led to the arrest of 13 male suspects who are presently in custody.
These suspects are undergoing vigorous interrogation with a view to aiding the arrest of members of the gang at large. In the meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP VICTOR OLAIYA psc(+) remains resolute, maintaining his stand that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will face the full wrath of the law. He further urges the public to be calm and security conscious as they go about their daily activities without fear or anxiety’ the statement said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
